Department: SHRP-Cytotechnology (Academic_Department)

Code Name Description
CT 407 Introduction to Cytopathology An introductory course designed to familiarize student with the healthcare field and the specific profession of cytotechnology; the basic tenets relative to proper use of the light microscope; the study of cytologic specimen collection and cytoprepar...
CT 423 Research Methods I A laboratory-lecture course having the objective of introducing the student to various basic procedures and techniques for the design, implementation, writing, analyzing data, principles of statistical analysis, and presentation of quality clinical a...
CT 424 Ancillary Procedures for Cytopathology Introduction to current ancillary techniques for cytopathology (theoretical knowledge and practical experience).
CT 430 Diagnostic Cytopathology I A systematic study of basic tissue types and the major organ systems of the body; the recognition and laboratory diagnosis of biochemical and cytogenetic disease; pathogenic microorganisms encountered in cytologic specimens and normal cytology in cer...
CT 434 Diagnostic Cytopathology I (Lab) Supervised evaluation of benign cervicovaginal smears from the female genital tract.
CT 440 Diagnostic Cytopathology II A systematic study of abnormal cervicovaginal preparations from the female genital tract, as well as the study of advanced topics related to gynecologic cytopathology.
CT 443 Research Methods II A laboratory course designed to provide students with contemporary methods and procedures used in histotechnology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
CT 444 Diagnostic Cytopathology II (Lab) Supervised clinical correlation and evaluation of normal and abnormal cervicovaginal smears from the female genital tract.
CT 446 Preclinical Practicum Preparation for gynecological clinical cytopathology practice.
CT 450 Diagnostic Cytopathology III A systematic study of all non-gynecologic and fine needle aspiration cytology, with emphasis on reporting, cyto-histologic correlation, and adjunct diagnostic modalities such as special stains, immunohistochemical staining procedures, and molecular t...
CT 454 Diagnostic Cytopathology III (Lab) Microscope evaluation and review of all non-gynecologic cytopathology specimens, including basic exfoliative fluid cytology, body cavity fluids (effusions), and fine needle aspiration biopsy specimens.
CT 463 Honors Thesis Closely directed supervision and working on an individual basis with an instructor; final preparation and presentation of a research project.
CT 468 Human Physiology Process of maintaining homeostasis and mechanisms of functional control.
CT 473 General Pathology A study of the etiology and symptomatology of the general pathological conditions affecting the body.
CT 480 Clinical Practice Microscopic evaluation and review of gynecologic and nongynecolgic cytopathology specimens, including correlation between the cytology specimen and available histologic material. The course culminates in the practical application of all covered mater...